Question 1

Research suggests that feelings of general strain are negatively related to later delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A subculture is communicated to participants through a process of __________.

Accepted Answer

socialization

Question 3

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

Accepted Answer

While examples will vary, all answers should identify the three key sociological explanations for crime listed in the textbook: crime as a result of individual location in the structure of society, crime as the end product of social processes, and crime as the product of class structures. Answers should also discuss modern crime control policies that implement these types of explanations

Question 4

According to general strain theory, which of the following is not a strain likely to cause crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  A strain that is associated with high levels of self-control 
B)  A strain that creates some pressure or incentive to engage in criminal coping 
C)  A strain that is perceived as high in magnitude 
D)  A strain that is seen as unjust 
A)  A strain that is associated with high levels of self-control 
B)  A strain that creates some pressure or incentive to engage in criminal coping 
C)  A strain that is perceived as high in magnitude 
D)  A strain that is seen as unjust

Question 5

It appears that certain forms of violence are more acceptable in the __________ portion of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Northeastern 
B)  Western 
C)  Southern 
D)  Midwestern 
A)  Northeastern 
B)  Western 
C)  Southern 
D)  Midwestern

Question 6

James Clarke suggests that the high rate of black underclass homicide in the U.S. may result from a black subculture of violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Relative deprivation
Broken windows
Concentric zones
Cultural transmission
Ecological theories
Defensible space
Techniques of neutralization
Reaction formation
Subculture
Anomie

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Social disorganization and Culture conflict and Strain is...

Question 8

According to Cloward and Ohlin, __________ describes preexisting subcultural paths to success that are not approved of by the wider culture.

Accepted Answer

illegitima

Question 9

Countercultures generally conform to the parameters of the surrounding culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Social __________ refers to institutional arrangements within society's institutions

Accepted Answer

A)  structure 
B)  life 
C)  process 
D)  pathology 
A)  structure 
B)  life 
C)  process 
D)  pathology

Question 11

Merton's strain theory stresses

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that although criminal behavior is not inherited, tendencies toward criminal behavior are inherited. 
B)  the importance of a person's early family environment in determining attitudes towards crime. 
C)  the sexual maladjustments of people as a main source of crime. 
D)  the idea that American society emphasizes common success goals without providing equal access to the means of obtaining them. 
A)  the idea that although criminal behavior is not inherited, tendencies toward criminal behavior are inherited. 
B)  the importance of a person's early family environment in determining attitudes towards crime. 
C)  the sexual maladjustments of people as a main source of crime. 
D)  the idea that American society emphasizes common success goals without providing equal access to the means of obtaining them.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about gangs is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of gang members report that their gangs sell crack cocaine 
B)  Over half of all gang members have tried to quit 
C)  Most gangs have members from a variety of ethnic groups 
D)  Most gangs allow female members to assume leadership roles 
A)  The majority of gang members report that their gangs sell crack cocaine 
B)  Over half of all gang members have tried to quit 
C)  Most gangs have members from a variety of ethnic groups 
D)  Most gangs allow female members to assume leadership roles

Question 13

One criticism of __________ theories is that the overemphasize the notion that spatial location determines crime and delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One criticism of __________ theories is that...

Question 14

Claiming that "I only beat up drunks" is an example of the neutralization technique of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Claiming that "I only beat up drunks"...

Question 15

Which of the following was not one of the objectives of the Chicago Area Project?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involve project members in the lives of troubled youth 
B)  Provide recreational activities for youth 
C)  Improve the physical appearance of poor neighborhoods 
D)  Increase job and educational opportunities for delinquents 
A)  Involve project members in the lives of troubled youth 
B)  Provide recreational activities for youth 
C)  Improve the physical appearance of poor neighborhoods 
D)  Increase job and educational opportunities for delinquents

Question 16

According to the research on crime patterns in concentric zones, as the composition of the population in the zone of transition changes (e.g., because of various waves of immigration), the crime rate will

Accepted Answer

A)  increase. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  stay about the same. 
D)  We do not know what will happen 
A)  increase. 
B)  decrease. 
C)  stay about the same. 
D)  We do not know what will happen

Question 17

Some researchers suggest that __________ theories fail to distinguish between the condition of social disorganization and the crimes that this condition is said to cause.

Accepted Answer

A)  strain 
B)  culture conflict 
C)  ecological 
D)  subcultural 
A)  strain 
B)  culture conflict 
C)  ecological 
D)  subcultural

Question 18

According to differential opportunity theory, drug use predominates in the __________ delinquent subculture

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal 
B)  conflict 
C)  retreatist 
D)  deviant 
A)  criminal 
B)  conflict 
C)  retreatist 
D)  deviant

Question 19

The development of favorable attitudes towards the use of violence involves

Accepted Answer

A)  biological factors. 
B)  learned behavior. 
C)  psychological traits. 
D)  frustration or strain. 
A)  biological factors. 
B)  learned behavior. 
C)  psychological traits. 
D)  frustration or strain.

Question 20

A juvenile who desires wealth but not entry into the middle class is the most crime-prone and is an example of Cloward and Ohlin's Type _______ youth.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Research suggests that feelings of general strain are negatively related to later delinquency.

A subculture is communicated to participants through a process of __________.

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

According to general strain theory, which of the following is not a strain likely to cause crime?

It appears that certain forms of violence are more acceptable in the __________ portion of the United States.

James Clarke suggests that the high rate of black underclass homicide in the U.S. may result from a black subculture of violence.

According to Cloward and Ohlin, __________ describes preexisting subcultural paths to success that are not approved of by the wider culture.

Countercultures generally conform to the parameters of the surrounding culture.

Social __________ refers to institutional arrangements within society's institutions

Merton's strain theory stresses

Which of the following statements about gangs is not true?

One criticism of __________ theories is that the overemphasize the notion that spatial location determines crime and delinquency.

Claiming that "I only beat up drunks" is an example of the neutralization technique of __________.

Which of the following was not one of the objectives of the Chicago Area Project?

According to the research on crime patterns in concentric zones, as the composition of the population in the zone of transition changes (e.g., because of various waves of immigration), the crime rate will

Some researchers suggest that __________ theories fail to distinguish between the condition of social disorganization and the crimes that this condition is said to cause.

According to differential opportunity theory, drug use predominates in the __________ delinquent subculture

The development of favorable attitudes towards the use of violence involves

A juvenile who desires wealth but not entry into the middle class is the most crime-prone and is an example of Cloward and Ohlin's Type _______ youth.

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Drug and Sex Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

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Exam 7: Social Structure Theories

Research suggests that feelings of general strain are negatively related to later delinquency.

A subculture is communicated to participants through a process of __________.

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

According to general strain theory, which of the following is not a strain likely to cause crime?

It appears that certain forms of violence are more acceptable in the __________ portion of the United States.

James Clarke suggests that the high rate of black underclass homicide in the U.S. may result from a black subculture of violence.

According to Cloward and Ohlin, __________ describes preexisting subcultural paths to success that are not approved of by the wider culture.

Countercultures generally conform to the parameters of the surrounding culture.

Social __________ refers to institutional arrangements within society's institutions

Merton's strain theory stresses

Which of the following statements about gangs is not true?

One criticism of __________ theories is that the overemphasize the notion that spatial location determines crime and delinquency.

Claiming that "I only beat up drunks" is an example of the neutralization technique of __________.

Which of the following was not one of the objectives of the Chicago Area Project?

According to the research on crime patterns in concentric zones, as the composition of the population in the zone of transition changes (e.g., because of various waves of immigration), the crime rate will

Some researchers suggest that __________ theories fail to distinguish between the condition of social disorganization and the crimes that this condition is said to cause.

According to differential opportunity theory, drug use predominates in the __________ delinquent subculture

The development of favorable attitudes towards the use of violence involves

A juvenile who desires wealth but not entry into the middle class is the most crime-prone and is an example of Cloward and Ohlin's Type _______ youth.

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Drug and Sex Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

Filters